Engineering Supervisor - Blackjacket

AFL; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off policy

401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar

Professional development, training, &

Tuition reimbursement programs

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and

life insurance policy options

Opportunities for career advancement

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

AFL is seeking a seasoned Engineering leader to manage and develop an internal/external engineering team, driving technical support and innovation across wire drawing and cladding projects.

You will collaborate with management, production, and scheduling to define specifications, analyze feasibility, ensure quality, and lead ISO-aligned process improvements. Strong hands-on experience and travel flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering Certification is preferred.
• 3-5 years of applicable product knowledge including uses, applications and industry trends.
• 5+ years in an Engineering role in power utility transmission distribution with motion control, compression accessories or substation design is desired.
• Hands-on shop floor experience engaging with engineers, technicians, operators, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the skill set of the engineering team to provide technical support to internal and external customers.
• Coordinate, direct, and engage in wire drawing and cladding process projects with detailed plans and integration of technical activities.
• Collaborate with management, production, and scheduling staff to define project specifications and procedures.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess project feasibility.
• Control product quality by defining projects to reduce processing defects.
• Execute and improve tools, systems, and metrics for success.
• Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes.
• Engage in personnel recruiting, directing, and development.
• Ensure compliance with ISO registration.
• Lead efforts to resolve manufacturing upsets as needed.
• Conduct product failure analysis with professional documentation that earns customer recognition.
• Ensure alignment with AFL, EHS, and HR systems, values, and goals.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Project Management

Wire Drawing

Cladding Processes

Quality Control

Data Analysis

SolidWorks

Communication

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineering Certification

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

What We Offer

• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry-leading company
• Annual bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the skill set of the engineering team to provide technical support to internal and external customers.
• Coordinate, direct, and engage in all wire drawing and cladding process projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals while directing the integration of technical activities.
• Collaborate with management, production, and scheduling staff to define project specifications and procedures.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Control the quality of the products from each line by defining the projects that will help reduce or eliminate processing defects.
• Execute and improve tools, systems, and metrics to ensure success.
• Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes.
• Engage in personnel recruiting, directing, and development.
• Ensure compliance with ISO registration.
• Lead efforts to resolve manufacturing upsets, as needed.
• Conduct product failure analysis with professional documentation that brings customer recognition to AFL.
• Ensure the team works within all AFL, EHS, and HR systems, values, and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required
• Professional Engineering Certification is preferred.
• 3-5 years of applicable product knowledge to include uses, applications and industry trends.
• 5 or more years’ experience in an Engineering role (Applications, Product Development or Process) within the power utility transmission distribution market involving motion control, compression accessories or substation design is desired.
• Must have "hands‑on" shop floor experience engaging with engineers, technicians, operators, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with wire drawing and cladding processes.
• Ability needed to take commercial input and determine if a new product is needed; if so, assess feasibility, and then execute from Concept through Design, Testing, and Industrialization.
• Flexibility to travel in support of commercial advancement of engineered product solutions or field support.
• Advanced Computer Skills – Word processing, spreadsheets, database software, SolidWorks.
• Project management experience with certification is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Highly developed analytical, teambuilding, and planning skills.

Personal Qualities

• Leadership – Proven success in leading high-performance teams, achieving results through others, and being a strong team player.
• Analytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decisions.
• Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems.
• Detail oriented – Proven accuracy with reporting.
• Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities.
• Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations,
• Relationship building skills – Ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to an environment where processes change, priorities, and last‑minute requirements are challenging.